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Introducing the RAD Summer Staycation

RAD Summer Staycation

This summer, some of Pittsburgh’s favorite attractions will offer more than 100,000 free admissions. All you need is an Allegheny County library card and a RAD Pass reservation.

Organizations participating in RAD Summer Staycation replenish offers daily. Please continue to check RADPass.org frequently.

Allegheny Regional Asset District

The Allegheny Regional Asset District – RAD – invests in Allegheny County's quality of life through financial support of libraries, parks and trails, arts and cultural organizations, regional attractions, sports and civic facilities, and public transit.

With half of the proceeds from Allegheny County's additional one percent sales and use tax, RAD has invested more than $2.5 billion in our regional assets since its inception. An additional $2.5 billion has gone directly to the County and its 128 municipalities for property tax relief and local government services. RAD is a time-tested solution that works for the economy, for assets, for citizens, for municipalities – for all. RAD works here.

Libraries

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Libraries

Parks & Trails

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Parks & Trails

Arts & Culture

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Arts & Culture

Regional Attractions

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Regional Attractions

Sports & Civic Facilities

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Sports & Civic Facilities

Public Transit

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Public Transit

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Check out RAD's 2024 BudgetRead our latest Annual ReportSee how RAD is granting $3.8 million to transformative library projects

Regional Assets

RAD funding supports more than 100 organizations that enhance our region's vitality and livability. We call them our Regional Assets. From library books to leopard cubs, and ballet barres to baseball games, RAD has something for everyone!

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May19

EQT Pittsburgh Children's Theater Festival

Now in its 38th year, the EQT Children’s Theater Festival fosters imagination through high-quality professional theater performances from around the world. This year’s festival features seven incredible performances hailing from South Korea, France & Quebec, the United States, and more!

Be advised that the festival includes free activities and paid-admission theater performances.

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May19

FULLY BOOKED - Kayak Pittsburgh Opening Weekend

ATTENTION: ALL SPOTS HAVE BEEN FULLY BOOKED FOR THIS FREE EVENT.

Join us for Kayak Pittsburgh's Sharpsburg Community Hub opening weekend, May 18 & 19 at 9:30am-3:00pm. Your FREE one-hour rental will include a water safety lesson, personal floatation device, boat and paddle. Experience the Allegheny River from a kayak! Ages 3+. Weather permitting.

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May19

Settlers Cabin Park Car Cruise

Enjoy a summer afternoon at the Allegheny County "Park in the Park" Car Cruises! This event will have music, local food trucks, Mike Frazer from 3WS radio, and plenty of unique cars and antique vehicles. Dashboard plaques will be given to the first 100 cruise cars. 

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May19

City of Asylum’s International Jazz Poetry Month - May 19

City of Asylum welcomes Andy Milne Trio, Noah Arhm Choi, Jonathan Moody, Justin Perez, & Monica Sok for a FREE performance.

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